Front brake auxillary cooling package?

[ScarabEpic22]

On the Edmunds review, under one of the pictures in the pic viewer is says that the front ducts (where the tow hooks on regular 4X4 TBs would go) that are outlined in silver can be fitted with a dealer-installed front brake cooling package. Does anyone have one of these? If so, can you tell a difference before and after the install?

[02redhawk]

On the Edmunds review, under one of the pictures in the pic viewer is says that the front ducts (where the tow hooks on regular 4X4 TBs would go) that are outlined in silver can be fitted with a dealer-installed front brake cooling package. Does anyone have one of these? If so, can you tell a difference before and after the install?

Yea, that review was the first I'd heard of the Front Aux Cooling Ducts too.....which means if I went and asked my dealer about it, they wouldn't have a clue what I'd be talking about.

I am sure that the ducts would only be noticable under repeated hard-braking situations when fade starts to become apparent. And unfortunately I think most of us (save 1 or 2) still have minimal mileage (under 1k) on our SSs, and thus have yet to even start to run the truck hard.

'Course, even though I am sure I will never need said Ducts, I know sooner or later I will end up installing them on my truck....if anything just for a conversation piece. (Dude, my truck is sooo fast sitting still, and it can stop on a dime, too.) ;)

[Greg]

Yea, that review was the first I'd heard of the Front Aux Cooling Ducts too.....which means if I went and asked my dealer about it, they wouldn't have a clue what I'd be talking about.

I am sure that the ducts would only be noticable under repeated hard-braking situations when fade starts to become apparent. And unfortunately I think most of us (save 1 or 2) still have minimal mileage (under 1k) on our SSs, and thus have yet to even start to run the truck hard.

'Course, even though I am sure I will never need said Ducts, I know sooner or later I will end up installing them on my truck....if anything just for a conversation piece. (Dude, my truck is sooo fast sitting still, and it can stop on a dime, too.) ;)

Price on the kit from us (http://www.nationaloemparts.com/docs/warehouse.html) is $379.16 plus shipping.

[TBSSTony]

Price on the kit from us (http://www.nationaloemparts.com/docs/warehouse.html) is $379.16 plus shipping.

Without creating a login just to see it, can you tell us / show us what the kit is / includes please? Thanks.

[Greg]

Without creating a login just to see it, can you tell us / show us what the kit is / includes please? Thanks.

We dont yet have a picture of the kit but here is the description straight out of the GM catalog. " COOLING PKG,FRT BRK(INSTALL 3.0)(INCLS RH & LH DUCTS & SHIELDS,2-BOLTS,NUTS & PINS)(04.665)"

Let me know if you have any more questions.

Greg

[ScarabEpic22]

Thanks for the replys guys, I just saw that and though it might help braking when trailering long distances with frequent stops. If I get an SS, I will get the package too, but is it only a dealer install, or can you just buy the parts and install them yourself?

[Greg]

Thanks for the replys guys, I just saw that and though it might help braking when trailering long distances with frequent stops. If I get an SS, I will get the package too, but is it only a dealer install, or can you just buy the parts and install them yourself?

You can buy the kit over the counter and install yourself :yes:

[DouglasEsh]

Price on the kit from us (http://www.nationaloemparts.com/docs/warehouse.html) is $379.16 plus shipping.

You know your page is totally jacked? All links lead to the front page. Or at least on my end. All point to nationaloemparts.com/docs/warehouse.html You might want to look into it.

[TB SS]

What's the GM part number of this kit?

[Greg]

You know your page is totally jacked? All links lead to the front page. Or at least on my end. All point to nationaloemparts.com/docs/warehouse.html You might want to look into it.

Here is a "unjacked" link (http://www.nationaloemparts.com/) :yes:

[DouglasEsh]

Here is a "unjacked" link (http://www.nationaloemparts.com/) :yes:

Cool. Actually I like the site, it's like I'm looking at the actual order screen that the dealership would have. Just one question though, if I order a body part, does it come painted or is that on me? I'm needing a new front bumper cover but wasn't sure if it was like my bikes plastics and come painted. Probably shouldn't ask here but oh well.

[TBSS]

What's the GM part number of this kit?
:yes:

[Greg]

Cool. Actually I like the site, it's like I'm looking at the actual order screen that the dealership would have. Just one question though, if I order a body part, does it come painted or is that on me? I'm needing a new front bumper cover but wasn't sure if it was like my bikes plastics and come painted. Probably shouldn't ask here but oh well.

Yes, the painting part is on you :yes:

[TBSSTony]

We dont yet have a picture of the kit but here is the description straight out of the GM catalog. " COOLING PKG,FRT BRK(INSTALL 3.0)(INCLS RH & LH DUCTS & SHIELDS,2-BOLTS,NUTS & PINS)(04.665)"

Let me know if you have any more questions.

Greg

Please post a pic when you receive one. Thanks. I'm sure a lot of that kit price is due to it being a very low volume item.

[Juniorss]

You guys talking about these
http://www.ls7gto.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=22911&stc=1&d=11304395 57 (http://www.ls7gto.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=22911&stc=1&d=1130439557)
That picture is courtesy of GTPPrix off of the GTO forums.:yes:

[BLKTBSS]

What's the GM part number of this kit?

If you do a vehicle search on gmpartsdirect it will tell you the part number.

[02redhawk]

Ouch, for that kind of cash, I was kinda hoping for something more than just some abs-plastic ducts and brackets.... (not sure what, but oh well)

[TBSSTony]

Ouch, for that kind of cash, I was kinda hoping for something more than just some abs-plastic ducts and brackets.... (not sure what, but oh well)

Supply and demand. It's not going to be a high demand option for a limited (or low) production truck. It's expensive due to low volume.

If you are even the least bit handy, buy some flex tubing and play around with making your own kit.

[SS_TBlazer]

If you do a vehicle search on gmpartsdirect it will tell you the part number.

19154753 (http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results.cfm?singlepart=1&AddPartNumber=19154753&partnumber=19154753)Brake Cooling Package (http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results.cfm?singlepart=1&AddPartNumber=19154753&partnumber=19154753)Sports Performance Package, w/ RPO B4U

:yes:

[NVR2FST]

I'll be getting my kit on Monday...I'll let everyone know what's included.

[T-Blaze SS]

I'll be getting my kit on Monday...I'll let everyone know what's included.

Sweet, post some pics if you can!

[BLUBYU]

19154753 (http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results.cfm?singlepart=1&AddPartNumber=19154753&partnumber=19154753)Brake Cooling Package (http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results.cfm?singlepart=1&AddPartNumber=19154753&partnumber=19154753)Sports Performance Package, w/ RPO B4U

:yes:
Dam I called my local dealer here in VA they said 355.00. Not to bad I guess.

[NVR2FST]

Sweet, post some pics if you can!

I'll send you some next week...I actually pick the truck up tomorrow so I'll be busy racking up miles ;)

[JLMXTRM]

Got my kit ordered today. Should be here by the time the ss gets here!

[TBSSTony]

Are you guys that are ordering the kits actually planning to use them? I mean track days and/or long back country blazing?

[zamar]

Are you guys that are ordering the kits actually planning to use them? I mean track days and/or long back country blazing?

That was my thought exactly. Not needed for daily driving. :m2:

[NVR2FST]

Well the kit doesn't look like much...mounting hardware, molded ducts and backing plates (price obviously comes from limited demand/ low volume). I don't plan on needing them, but I got a great deal on them to "test" so I'll be interested to see how they fit etc.

[Envoy Fan]

Well the kit doesn't look like much...mounting hardware, molded ducts and backing plates (price obviously comes from limited demand/ low volume). I don't plan on needing them, but I got a great deal on them to "test" so I'll be interested to see how they fit etc.

Maybe you could take some pics during install and do a how to article :yes:

[JLMXTRM]

I am actually looking at taking mine on the track a couple of times a year. Pacific Raceways Near Seattle has lapping days during the spring and summer

[TBSSTony]

I am actually looking at taking mine on the track a couple of times a year. Pacific Raceways Near Seattle has lapping days during the spring and summer

That's cool. I'd like to make the 2-3 hour drive to the complex near Chicago next summer. Apparently there is a dragstrip and road course. I could use the TBSS to trailer our motorcycles down there and run everything! :yes: My only concern is a buddy of mine warned me about running laps in my $40k truck and getting swiped by some kid in his '84 Mustang. Ouch.

[ScarabEpic22]

I am actually looking at taking mine on the track a couple of times a year. Pacific Raceways Near Seattle has lapping days during the spring and summer
DUDE!!!!
Never realized you are down in Puyallup!!!!! Thats like 45min from my house!!

Very cool..:D

[JLMXTRM]

Sweet! Once i get my SS we will have to go to the first test and tune at SIR! See just exactly what it will do! 4-6 weeks left! and i ordered the Aux brake cooling pkg also!

[smoky69101]

Anybody take any pics of the Brake Duct Kit, in the Box or even on the car?
Just wana take a peek at the complete kit before I dive in and get it. :rotfl:

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[ScarabEpic22]

Welcome to the site EXT 03 EXT!

[JLMXTRM]

Anybody take any pics of the Brake Duct Kit, in the Box or even on the car?
Just wana take a peek at the complete kit before I dive in and get it. :rotfl:

Smokey69101 See post 15 in this thread, The following link is there

http://www.ls7gto.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=22911&stc=1&d=11304395 57 (http://www.ls7gto.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=22911&stc=1&d=1130439557)
That picture is courtesy of GTPPrix off of the GTO forums.:yes:

[smoky69101]

Smokey69101 See post 15 in this thread, The following link is there

http://www.ls7gto.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=22911&stc=1&d=11304395 57 (http://www.ls7gto.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=22911&stc=1&d=1130439557)
That picture is courtesy of GTPPrix off of the GTO forums.:yes:


I've seen this pic, but I wanted to see what kind of flexible ducting they use to channel the air to the brakes since the bracket which attaches to the spindle in this picture does not look like a standard adapter which comes with most kits I have installed. This is simply a pic of the ducts that attach to the front bumper, but that's all.

I really wana see the whole thing :yes: :rotfl:

[JLMXTRM]

My dealer said they have mine in stock so i will go down tomorrow and see if i can have tehm crack it open and see what it comes with and maybe get a packaging list from it

[Bergie]

I was quoted $379 as well from Dal Salbaugh. I'm waiting for a response about pricing on group purchase to see if there is more of a discount available.

[Excessive Yaw]

The GM Performance parts kit includes 5 major parts:

- 2 ducts that attach to the front fascia and stop about an inch past
the wheel house liner and direct air towards the rotor.
- 2 rotor shields that are significantly smaller than the units on the truck
(should allow the air to get to the rotor)
- Bag of fasteners and instructions.

The kit does not have flexible tubing to direct area directly to the rotor/caliper, but in my experience that would not be necessary unless you were actually racing for extended periods (which is not possible since the truck is not legal in any racing class).

The GM kit appears to offer all the additional cooling required for open track days and the like. Along with the SS specific front rotors and pads (same material as the Z51 C6 Vettes) already provide from the factory this should work well.

Post when anyone is going to the track, I and others would like to attend also.

Good Luck

[JLMXTRM]

I should have my SS Friday so i will take some pics and post them this weekend of the Aux Colling Pkg installed.

[JLMXTRM]

Pics as promised of the installed aux cooling Pkg. If any of you want a different view let me know and i can see what i can do

http://www.jlmsquared.com/TBSS

:thumbsup:

[vermorel]

Pics as promised of the installed aux cooling Pkg. If any of you want a different view let me know and i can see what i can do

http://www.jlmsquared.com/TBSS

:thumbsup:

Thanks for the pics...

[ScarabEpic22]

Thanks for the pics...
What he said:iagree:

[JLMXTRM]

I will try to get some more detailed pics. May be a couple of days but i will see what i can do.
Also added pics to my gallery
http://gallery.trailvoy.com/showgallery.php/cat/503/ppuser/1761

[smoky69101]

do they actually hook up to a backing plate on the spindle though?
From the pics they don't seem to have a hose that actually makes them useful. :undecided

[PbFut]

Yeah, I thought the kit had a spindle backing plate and ducting to the ports.

[JLMXTRM]

Uploaded a Couple more PICS of the brake kit area for all of you. Check them out in my Gallery
http://gallery.trailvoy.com/showgallery.php/cat/503/ppuser/1761